Side by side

San Antonio vs Montevideo

Montevideo wins on more metrics — 2–3 on the 8 core metrics we track. Detail below.

Metric

San Antonio

Montevideo

Cost of living

B vs A: -29%

65✓

Rent · 1BR center

B vs A: -31%

$1,300

$900✓

Effective tax (remote)

B vs A: +14%

22%✓

25%

Healthcare

B vs A: ≈ same

Safety

B vs A: +12%

65✓

Internet

B vs A: -57%

230✓

100

Climate

B vs A: ≈ same

Freedom

B vs A: ≈ same

No state income tax, distinctive Tejano culture, and big-city amenities at a fraction of Austin's housing cost.

South America's most stable democracy. 11-year tax holiday on foreign income for new residents — quietly excellent.